The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following announcement: The Department of Human Services is issuing an important reminder that major changes are being made to the HealthChoices Physical Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) offering Medical Assistance benefits on…
What is ODP? The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the Department of Human Services is responsible for the oversight of intellectual and developmental disability services in Pennsylvania. Local County MH/ID Programs’ verify program eligibility for services through ODP. Get…
Don’t forget to vote May 17, 2022 in the PA primary! Here are some resources to help: Find Your Polling Place Know your rights, including: Voters with disabilities may have assistance in casting their ballots from a person of their…
Article by Amy E. Lowenstein from Pennsylvania Health Law Project People who rely on older life alert systems (also called personal emergency response systems, PERS, or medical alerts) need to ensure they are still working. Most life alert systems rely…
A few years ago, Vision for Equality, with DBHIDS’ support, created the Creative Community Living Options series. These are a variety of workshops, trainings and panels that offer learning opportunities designed to help those who care for someone experiencing an…
The 2020-2021 Adult Family Survey consisted of 4,952 families that participated across 12 states (AZ, DE, FL, GA, LA. MD, MN, MO, NJ, OK, PA, and VA) The Respondents were Family members and/or guardians of adults who have IDD and…
Did you know? March is Intellectual Disability Awareness Month! In the USA, about 6.5 million people experience intellectual disability. About 16% of the residents here in Philadelphia live with emotional, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities. People with and without disabilities can…
Vision for Equality is pleased to announce two new pilot projects to support families in Philadelphia. The System Navigation for Philadelphia Families and the Trauma Informed Care for Philadelphia Families are both peer to peer projects aimed at supporting our most…
This article was originally posted in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 16, 2019. This article informs that Blossom Philadelphia, a defunct nonprofit provider of services to intellectual disabled adults and children, has agreed to sell its 4.4-acre Chestnut Hill headquarters…
This article was originally posted in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 14, 2019. It reports on an incident regarding a boy who was sexually assaulted in his bedroom by a fellow resident of Woods Services, a Langhorne, PA facility for…
